E-DRUG: Job: EU long term expert Pharmaceutical Management Philippines
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InWEnt Capacity Building International is a non-profit organisation for human resources development, further training and dialogue with worldwide operations based in Bonn, Germany. With currently 850 staff InWEnt runs operations on four continents covering virtually all major topics of international development cooperation.
Purpose of the Project
To support the Government of Philippines at central level and the Local Government Units of 16 provinces in implementing the government's health sector reform programme with a view to increase the utilization of affordable and financially sustainable, quality essential health services and population programmes by the poor.
Expected results to be achieved:
1) Improve financial sustainability of national health insurance and extend insurance cover of the poor
2) Improve governance, operational efficiency and service provision in public hospitals
3) Increase the utilization of cost-effective public health programmes and primary health care services
4) Improve the quality, accessibility and safety of health care related products, facilities and services
5) Improve governance in the health sector through (i) more efficient local health systems based on Inter-local Health Zones and partnerships with the private sector, (ii) increased public accountability, (iii) improved health sector planning, monitoring and evaluation, (iv) increased efficiency and effectiveness of public health spending, and (v) improved public finance and management
InWEnt is currently preparing a bid for this project and is inviting suitable applicants to apply for the following position:
Key expert 5: Pharmaceutical Management Specialist
660 days, (30 months) of effective service over a period of performance of 36 months.
This expert will provide technical support to DoH and provinces on drug policy and drug management issues with special focus on increasing the rational selection and use of medicines and the efficiency of drug procurement and distribution systems in province implementing the government reform programme. Responsibilities will include:
1. Assistance to the Team Leader in all drug-related tasks.
2. Assistance with revision of the national drug policy within the framework of F1-for-Health and its implementation;
3. Capacity building of DOH's staff through training on how to put into effect approved national drug policies and relevant rules and regulations;
4. Selection of effective interventions to improve equity, efficiency and appropriateness of pharmaceutical services both at central level and in provinces embarking on F1-for-Health implementation with focus on:
- Designing and implementing drug financing mechanisms to ensure access to essential drugs for the poor in collaboration with Philhealth, LGUs and other stakeholders;
- Strengthening of central and provincial drug supply systems;
- Coordinating of national initiatives on improving quality use of medicines, like Philhealth quality improvement programs, Sentrong Sigla certifications to improve the rational prescribing and use of drugs;
- Supporting/training local (provincial, ILHZ) Drug and Therapeutic Committees to promote, monitor and improve prescribing practices to ensure safe, effective and costeffective use of medicines;
- Provides input in the rationalisation of drug procurement practices;
- Facilitating in collaboration with WHO the expansion of national drug price monitoring system using the WHO/HAI methodology and ensuring wider dissemination of this information.
Qualifications and skills
* University degree at Masters level or equivalent in a relevant field.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
* Strong communication and drafting skills.
General professional experience
* A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience with 5 years international experience in at least three developing countries.
Specific professional experience
* Extensive experience in all aspects of the drug management chain.
Duration of the assignment: February 2007 - January 2010
If you are interested please send your CV in EU standard format until 11 October to healthexperts@inwent.org.
For further information please contact:
Heike Pratsch/Benjamin Struss
Senior Project Managers
InWEnt - Capacity Building International
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40
53113 Bonn
Fon: +49 (0)228 - 44 60-1796/1588
Fax: +49 (0)228 - 44 60-1844
mailto: heike.pratsch@inwent.org
benjamin.struss@inwent.org
www.inwent.org